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Joan White running for county Clerk
posted 07/22/2006
White believes the experience she has gained as a small business owner, coupled with her many years in the judicial system and assisting the public have given her the skills and leadership necessary to serve as County Clerk. White stresses that the Clerk's Office, as a gateway to the Superior Court, has the duty to make it easier for citizens to participate in the legal process. She will work toward making court procedures easier to understand, increase public access to the Court, and utilize new technology to make the Court more efficient. A resident of Friday Harbor and an avid gardener, Joan is married to Phillip White who is employed by the Port of Friday Harbor at the airport. Rosenfeld running for Friday Harbor county Council seatposted 07/01/06
Rosenfeld expects his experience with the Town will prove valuable at County. "The structure of Town government is a good model for how the Charter is meant to work at the County. As a long time supporter of the charter government concept I would like to make sure it is implemented properly in our County," he said. Rosenfeld has been an actively involved resident in San Juan County for 25 years as a business owner, artist, volunteer firefighter, volunteer fire chief, Whale Museum director, Town Planning Commissioner and Town Councilmember. He’s been Town Council’s representative to many groups including the SJ Marine Resource Committee, High School Community Council, SJ Chamber of Commerce, FH Ferry Intermodal Transportation Committee, FH Transportation Advisory Committee, SJ Trails Committee and FH Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Prior career experience includes Peace Corps Volunteer and Public Health epidemiologist. He was a candidate for County Commissioner in 1996. He is owner of Friday Harbor Art Studio, a picture framer, an award winning scrimshaw artist and an artist member of the American Society of Marine Artists. The website for Rosenfeld’s artwork is www.howardrosenfeld.com He plans to add a political page to that site. Peterson running for Council from San Juan Islandposted 07/01/06
Peterson began his career in public service as a firefighter for the City of Santa Barbara in 1963 and was promoted through the ranks until he became the fire chief in 1976. He was hired as the County fire chief in 1980 and continued in the position until his retirement. His career in fire service totaled 28 years. Rich administered a department of over 200 employees and was involved in combating major emergencies including several conflagrations. During his tenure, he served on numerous boards and was elected president of the California Fire Chiefs Association. While a California resident, he completed many building projects including a number of boats and the family home. After his retirement in 1992, Rich began a new career as a metal sculptor. He created two significant public art pieces in the Santa Barbara area and has a piece locally at the Leo Lambiel Museum on Orcas. His work is represented in private collections in the United States and Europe. Rich built the "government sculpture" that was displayed at the freeholders' booth at last year's County Fair. He lives on the northwest side of the island with his wife of 43 years, Janice, who serves as a trustee for the Community Theatre They both feel extremely lucky to live on San Juan Island. Their daughter, Kira, and her family reside here too, as does his mother-in-law, Hazel, who lives at the Convalescent Center. Sheriff running for re-electionposted 06/29/2006
"It has been truly an honor for me to have served these years as Sheriff of our county. I am especially proud to have worked with the men and women of the Sheriff’s Office, coordinating with other emergency services, who as a group care so much about the health and safety of our island communities," said Cumming. "I am extremely proud of our record of accomplishments that include one of the lowest crime rates in the state, a very high conviction rate of cases that go to court, our high standards and excellent performance in our E911 emergency dispatching, and our ability to rapidly and professionally respond to search and rescue incidents." Sheriff Cumming is strong in his opinion that all of the emergency services throughout the county are some of the very best and most professional to be found anywhere in the country. "For a small county the level of service to our citizens, be it law enforcement, EMS, or fire, is simply of the highest caliber available anywhere in the country." Sheriff Cumming’s responsibilities include the overall administration to include budget control for the sheriff’s patrol, major crime investigations, safe boating program and boating patrol, Search and Rescue operations, E911 dispatching, jail services, Emergency Management, civil process, and courthouse security. He currently sits as the Chairman of the LERN Board (Law Enforcement Radio Network for Island, Skagit, Whatcom and San Juan Counties), is the Vice Chair and state law enforcement representative to the Washington State Parks Safe Boating Council, and is the current chair of the Island Park and Recreation District Board of Commissioners, also known as Island Rec. Sheriff Cumming has coached Little League Baseball for 15 years, and currently umpires both the Little League and the Senior Little League ball games. He is currently a licensed U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Marine Officer / Master of 100 Ton Vessels, and as a polygraph operator through the American Polygraph Association. Sheriff Cumming is married to Maude, his wife of 23 years, and they have two college-aged sons, Dan and Tim. Myhr seeking re-election to county councilposted 06/29/2006
Working with his fellow Council members and an executive search firm, Myhr headed up the county’s successful process for hiring the new county administrator. In the Council, Myhr emphasizes the need and importance of teamwork among our now 12 elected officials and the operating department personnel who report to the administrator. "I never cease to be amazed at the number and, at times, complexity of issues that come before the Council," said Myhr. "It is an honor to serve the people of this county who are recognized as among the most informed and creative in the state," he added. Myhr said that the next four years will be important to District 6 and the entire county. "San Juan County needs continuity and stability as we implement the charter and address innumerable other issues -- ferry service, senior facilities, GMA compliance, animal protection, park facilities, road planning, budget constraints, and more. I believe that my background and experience will be valuable in this work," said Myhr. "If re-elected, I look forward to continuing to represent District 6 on the County Council." Myhr and his wife Joyce have lived near Richardson on southern Lopez for the past 21 years. Myhr served as executive director of The San Juan Preservation Trust, 1985-2002. Charles Zalmanek running for county Assessorposted 06/27/2006
Sears running for county Treasurerposted 06/21/2006
Gillespie running for county Clerkposted 06/21/2006
Prosecutor seeking re-electionposted 06/21/2006
"I came into this job with a long-term outlook. A community benefits greatly when they have an attorney who works hard to assure that the decisions are consistent with the law and will withstand the test of time," said Gaylord. The prosecuting attorney in a small community has many roles: a criminal prosecutor, counsel to elected and appointed officials, county coroner, and leader on legal issues. “Our office takes great pride in providing solid legal advice," said Gaylord Gaylord is especially proud of the work by the office to assure that victims of crime have the services they deserve. Gaylord has building the Victim Services Center and protecting it from budget cuts. "It is important that victims of crime know that they have someone in the community to help them through the criminal justice process. Victims have important rights, and we have a great program to help them,"said Gaylord. The one thing that is certain about the position of prosecutor is that the criminal and civil issues are unpredictable. "There is never a dull moment," said Gaylord. "It gives me great pride to serve the people of this county who are among the most informed and creative in the state," he added. Gaylord said that the next four years will be crucial to the county. "San Juan County needs stability as we undergo a change in governance brought about by the "home rule" charter. Our office brings history and knowledge that will be valuable as the county implements the charter. The attorneys in this office are diligent, adaptable, and skilled to respond to new issues," said Gaylord Gaylord said he looks forward to the campaign. "I want to hear from the public and assure that the policies of this office reflect what the public wants from their prosecutor." Gaylord and his wife Marny have lived in Eastsound on Orcas Island since 1993. They were married on Olga in 1981, and have two children, Colin, age 19, and Genna, age 17. Former prosecutor running for County Council
posted 04/04/2006
His "background as Prosecuting Attorney, Freeholder, Land Bank commissioner and chair, as well as participation on other local boards, will be helpful in working with an expanded County Council and a new County Administrator," he said. Prior to moving to Orcas, Knapp practiced law, taught Business Law (University of Washington) and Trial Practice (University of Washington School of Law) in Seattle. He was elected San Juan County Prosecuting Attorney in 1979 and served two terms. He was also a member of the Supreme Court Task Force that rewrote this state’s Rules of Evidence. Knapp continues to practice law, currently commuting daily by ferry to his office in Bellingham and runs San Juan County’s Orcas Island Free Legal Clinic. He has successfully handled hundreds of jury and non-jury trials and was nominated Washington State Super Lawyer for five consecutive years (1999-2004). He plans to conclude his distinguished law career this summer and looks forward to meeting and talking to his District 5 neighbors as he campaigns to represent them on the County Council. |
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